
Commission on Teacher Credentialing
651 Bannon Street, Suite 600
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 322-6253
Updated on February 3, 2009
See Also: December 2008 Commission Meeting Minutes
All attachments are in PDF format.
Commission Meeting Agenda
December 11-12, 2008
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Convene General Session
Commission Vice Chair P. David Pearson will convene General Session. Roll call will be taken and the Pledge of Allegiance recited.
Action
1A: Approval of the November 2008 Minutes
The Commission will consider approval of the minutes of the November 2008 meeting of the Commission.
Action
1B: Approval of the December 2008 Agenda
The Commission will consider approval of the Agenda for the December 2008 meeting of the Commission.
Action
1C: Approval of the December 2008 Consent CalendarThe Commission will consider approval of the December 2008 Consent Calendar.
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1D: Chair's Report
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1E: Executive Director's Report
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1F: Commission Member Reports
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1G: Liaison Reports
Action
2A: Approval of Agreement Awards Over $150,000 for Fiscal Year 2008-09
Section 610 of the Commission Policy Manual (Contract Authority) requires that agreements or contracts of $150,000 or more be approved by the Commission. This item presents an agreement that requires approval.
Action
3A: Program Approval
This agenda item presents five single subject matter programs for approval.
Action
3B: Adoption of Program Standards for the Education Specialist Teaching Credential
This agenda item presents the proposed standards for the Education Specialist Teaching Credential for Commission adoption. These include Communication Development, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Early Childhood Special Education, Mild/Moderate, Moderate/Severe, Physical and Health Impairment and Visually Impaired.
Action
3C: Report on the Paraprofessional Program
The Commission is required to submit an annual report on the California School Paraprofessional Teacher Training Program to the Legislature. This agenda item provides the draft report for the Commission's review and approval.
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3D: Study of the Effectiveness of the Expansion of the Education Specialist District Intern Program to Include All Disabilities
This agenda item presents the report to the Legislature on the effectiveness of the pilot project to allow the expansion of the District Intern Education Specialist Program to include all areas of disability, as required by Education Code Section 44329.5 (Chap. 304, Stats. 2006).
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3E: Presentation of the Draft Revised SB 2042 Multiple and Single Subject Preliminary Program Standards
This agenda item presents the proposed revisions to the SB 2042 Multiple and Single Subject Preliminary Program Standards. If directed by the Commission, stakeholder feedback will be then gathered, and if necessary, standards revised as appropriate. The draft standards will return to the Commission at a future meeting for consideration and adoption.
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3F: Discussion of Elementary Subject Matter Programs
This agenda item continues the discussion begun in 2007 on the SB 2042 reform and the work that is still to be completed. In particular, this item provides information on the current status of Elementary Subject Matter Programs in light of the No Child Left Behind requirement that all Multiple Subject candidates pass the CSET: Multiple Subjects examination, and includes information gathered from institutions currently approved to offer an ESM program.
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3G: The Mathematics Specialist Credential: Discussion of Current Authorization, Adopted Standards, and Possible Future Uses of this Authorization
This agenda item presents information on the current Mathematics Specialist Credential authorization and related program standards. In addition, the item addresses a process for reviewing the current Mathematics Specialist authorization and standards, and for making recommendations concerning options for future uses of this credential.
Reconvene General Session
Commission Chair P. David Pearson will reconvene General Session.
Natomas Charter School Vocal Ensemble Performance
Commission Chair P. David Pearson will reconvene General Session.
Items agendized for the first day of the meeting, but not discussed, may be taken up today.
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4A: Proposed Amendments to 5 California Code of Regulations §80027 Pertaining to General Education Limited Assignment Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Permits
This agenda item presents proposed amendments and additions pertaining to General Education Limited Assignment Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Permits.
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4B: Credential Application Workload Report FY 2007-2008
This agenda item is a status report on the credential processing and related information services workload of the Certification, Assignment and Waivers Division.
Action
5A: Committee of Credentials: Expiration of Terms and Declaration of Vacancy
This agenda item presents information on the availability of incumbents for re-appointment to the Committee of Credentials. The Commission will determine whether positions shall be declared vacant or the incumbent(s) reappointed.
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5B: Division of Professional Practices Discipline Workload Report FY 2007-2008
This agenda item is a status report on the discipline workload of the Division of Professional Practices for FY 2007-2008.
Action
6A: Legislative Concepts for Commission Consideration
This agenda item presents legislative concepts for the 2009 legislative year for Commission consideration.
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1H: Report of Closed Session Items
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1I: New Business
Quarterly Agenda is presented
Audience Presentations
Adjournment